Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving, the contact noticed that the entire dashboard was very sticky and pieces were falling off. The failure created a glare on the dashboard when the sun reflected on it, which prevented the contact from viewing the road clearly. As a result, a crash almost occurred. The contact called bennett toyota of lebanon (1509 quentin rd, lebanon, pa 17042, (717) 202-8888) and scheduled an appointment. The vehicle was not taken to a dealer or an independent mechanic for diagnostic testing. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the previous owner may have received a notice for an unknown recall that closed in 2017. The manufacturer informed the contact to place a cover or sheet over the dashboard. The approximate failure mileage was 96,000. The VIN was not available.
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Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted. The liquid from the failure created a blinding effect and the contact could not see the road. Vandergriff toyota (1000 w interstate 20, arlington, tx 76017, (817) 533-4240) was contacted and refused to service the vehicle. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and did not assist. The failure mileage was 150,000.
The dashboard in my car, a 2008 toyota camry, has started to melt. It is sticky and discolored with a slight sheen. It may potentially melt to the point where it starts to reflect in the window.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard was shiny and sticky, which created a serious sun glare. The dashboard seems to be melting and disintegrating beyond repair and really needs to be replaced. The vehicle was taken to hendrick toyota concord (704‑467‑8287, located at 7670 bruton smith blvd, concord, nc 28027) and was informed to call the manufacturer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and stated that there was no recall. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 175,000. *bf
The stickiness of the dashboard, and the shiny/reflective surface the dashboard creates, as a safety harzard.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard became sticky and shiny when the temperatures were warm. The failure created a glare that impaired the driver's visibility. The cause of the failure was not determined. Sun toyota (3001 us highway 19, holiday, fl) and the manufacturer were notified, but no assistance was offered. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was 52,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact entered the vehicle and noticed that the dashboard melted without warning. The vehicle was taken to cabe toyota scion (2895 long beach blvd, long beach, ca 90806, (562)-997-8545) for diagnostic testing, but no cause or remedy were found for the dashboard melting. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact to file a complaint with the federal safety agency. The failure mileage was 69,300. *tt consumer stated dash leather board is melting. Updated 01/31/19
The dashboard on my 2008 toyota camry is melting, and in the process becoming sticky and shiny. The stickiness is a nuisance, but the shininess is a hazard as it promotes heavy glare on the windshield. It makes me on a sunny day they can lose sight of the road, I almost hit another car due to the visibility. This is on the news, internet. I didn't receive any letter from toyota about enhancement warranty and even when I check with toyota dealer they said it has no recalls. Now toyota said my car out of warranty 7 mpnths ago, and they can't do anything. This should be a recall.
Dash board and steering wheel is melting and the dash is causing a terrible glare on drivers wind shield making visibility hard . Hands tend to stick to the steering wheel. I did buy a cover to help with this.
Dash material seems to be melting and reflection is causing visibility issues with reflection on windshield. Dash has turnes into a putty type consistency which is stickky to the touch. It is not a crack due to heat exposure!!
Sticky dashboard causing serious light reflection when driving and engine burning lots of oil. Have to keep up with topping engine oil often even though oil change not due
The driver right side on the door & right side fender near the hood, samething happening, water getting under the clearcoat. I did some research there are lot of people with 2008 toyota's having the same issue, there should I have been a recall on this, this is a defect! I am reporting this to us deparment of transportation, the federal safety agency, too many people having this issue with 2008 toyota's
When I bought my car, the passenger sunvisor wouldn't stay up. The dealer said it was about a $500-$600 part & he wasn't going to pay to fix it. Being that I never sat in the passenger side it did not bother me. There was however a recall on this part, & after many attempts to contact a local toyota dealership to order the part & schedule to get this fixed by the time allotment they had placed. So, my actual complaint is that they placed a time allotment. Because, after that time allotment expired. All of a sudden the drivers side sun visor broke. You don't think about how useful a sun visor truly is, until you are no longer able to use it. It's installed for a reason, not to be something fancy in a car. I can't tell you how many times, the sun has played a major role in almost causing an accident due to failure to see oncoming traffic, traffic lights, etc. Clearly, toyota recalled this due to the many failures it had already received. If, I was aware that the $500-$600 part was going to break a month after it's recall date. I most likely would of tried to get it replaced somehow? Of, course they won't fix it until it's broken. It's going to be awfully hard to get a fair market value when trying to eventually trade in the car or sell it outright. When, it is obvious that something is wrong with the car. And, nobody is going to pay $500-$600 to fix this. So, for major safety issues to try & stop a wreck or fatality from occurring please do something about this. Thanfully, my airbags have not been recalled yet! Toyota is liable for this, & they should be mandated to fix this! The recall was for 2007-2011 toyota camry's
During an accident in november of 2015 I received substantial injuries as a result of the airbag not inflating or the seatbelt engaging. I spoke with the body shop as to why neither system worked as designed, they could not answer this question. They believed that the sensors were compressed to engage the air bags but it did not engage. They also noted that when I hit the brakes the seatbelts should have locked which would have kept me stationary instead of allow me to hit the driver door jam above the steering wheel. Both vehicles were in motion. The vehicle that hit me made a left turn into my front left quarter panel damaging the entire panel and part of the front driver door.
Received recall to replace melted dash and I have been trying to get it fixed for 3 years. Toyota dealership keeps giving me the run around.
Tl* the contacts owns a 2008 toyota camry. While the vehicle was parked, the contact noticed that the dashboard was melting. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The VIN was included in a voluntary recall by the manufacturer. The failure mileage was 15,000.
Melting dashboards: causing extreme reflection off windshield making it difficult to drive.
I'm experiencing a melting dashboard that causes a such glare on the windshield that it has the effect of of us not being able see thorough the windshield as was intended by its installation. We now wear uv sunglasses in order to try to combat the glare. This melting dashboard is a safety hazard! I've sent/spoken with toyota and its dealers and they have not agreed repair or replace my melting dashboard. Did I mention it is a safety hazard and has further decreased the re-sale value.
Dashboard start melting and giving flash in the sun light, I can't see clearly, light hit in my eyes .I can't use the car daytime.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. While driving 50 MPH, it was observed that the dashboard over the instrument panel was melting. The failure occurred constantly. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the dashboard was defective and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 50,000.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard had prematurely deteriorated causing extensive cracks and a sticky residue due to the failure. The contact stated that there was a manufacturer recall for the dashboard and that the part was not available for over two years. The contact notified two dealers of the concern and they were unable to determine when the manufacturer would be able to supply a permanent remedy for the condition. The vehicle was not repaired and the contact continued to have poor visibility due to the glare on the dashboard. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not available.
I have a toyota camry and of the board is melting and I is difficult at the besst sun does get good visibility because the sunlight so bright hinders my vision board. I want to know where I can go to help me to fix this flaw. I am parking in front to my house
Toyota camry 2008 was parked with the engine off. Driver, sitting in driver's seat listening to the radio, hears an explosive noise directly behind him. Turns around to see two four-inch diameter holes on the right side of the back window. The entire back window exhibits fracturing. Within five minutes, ninety percent of the back window has disintegrated into pieces. No one is near the car. No evidence of projectiles in or around the car. Ambient temperature is in the seventies. Weather was raining. Driver had engaged the rear window defogger prior to spontaneous shatter. Defogger was off at the time of shatter. Air conditioning was not on prior to shatter. Mileage 62250. Toyota disowns responsibility for the spontaneous shatter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the catalytic converter failed. The contact stated that the vehicle decelerated while driving and the rpms increased to 600,000. The vehicle also lost acceleration while downshifting and the rpms increased. The vehicle was taken to a certified mechanic who located the failure at the catalytic converter. The catalytic converter assembly was replaced; however, the failure was not corrected. The contact stated that the engine was previously replaced for premature oil consumption; however, the failure was not corrected. The contact also advised that the dashboard was melting due to defective material. The dashboard was not replaced. The manufacturer was contacted. The failure mileage was 336,822.
I am having dashboard melting problem in toyota camry 2008. It looks like not only me having this problem but it is most likely majority of the people who own the toyota camry. It is not only safety hazard when you drive in the sunlight but also bring question on product quality and it's brand name. Toyota should immediately recall and resolve this problem asap.
Starting in 2012 and increasingly getting worse, the dashboard began to get shiny and very sticky. It appeared to be melting. I first noticed it at night with street lights and headlights creating very bad glare, I thought my eyes were getting bad until I drove another vehicle. It has progressed to the point that it is unsafe to drive in the day time on bright days without something on the dash to block the reflection. It is very sticky to the touch, ants wills will stick to the dashboard and it is easily gouged. I have tried to clean but it did not improve the situation. This is an extreme safety hazard due to the glare during the day significantly limiting visibility. My family members who may drive the car immediately notice the problem when they drive my car and state they did not feel safe without putting a towel or something on the dashboard.
I purchased this 2007 car new in late 2006. After about 5 years, the dashboard began to get shiny and very sticky. It appeared to be melting. If you touch it, it is sticky and can easily be gouged. No amount of cleaning is able to resolve the shiny, sticky mess. During the day, the dashboard has so much glare that it is nearly impossible to see out the windshield (car has a grey interior with a light grey dash) without putting a towel or dark sweatshirt on the dash to cover the glare. I have never used any chemical product on the dash. No armor all or other products were ever used. I live in southern georgia just north of the florida border now. When I purchased the car, I lived in massachusetts. I moved to georgia in 2008 and the problem started in 2011-2012. This is an extreme safety hazard due to the glare during the day significantly limiting visibility. To date, toyota denies the problem and refuses to assist in resolving what is an obvious manufacturing defect. I have seen hundreds of the same complaints on line and in various internet forums.
The dashboard has molten and become shiny. The windshield reflects light from the dashboard that may cause accident due to poor driver's vision.
Tl* the contact owns a 2008 toyota camry. The contact stated that the dashboard melted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Vehicle dash started melting and became reflective. This is hazardous situation. Now it is a stage when driving under sun becomes unbearable and reflection is so bad that it is very difficult to see. Dash is completely melted and being poor design. Dealer said it happens in 1 out of 10 cars.
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